Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (T32)

Air National Guard Units • Saint Paul, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an Air National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Minnesota Air National Guard’s 133rd MAI SQ in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Air National Guard membership is required, and the selectee must serve in a compatible military position, maintain satisfactory membership, and wear the military uniform. Appointment is subject to a two-year trial period.

The mechanic maintains, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies computer-controlled automatic test equipment, avionics pods, support equipment, software, and complex integrated aircraft electronic systems. The work involves analyzing performance and malfunctions across interconnected computer hardware and software, test and measurement systems, and specialized subsystems. The mechanic uses technical documentation, computer diagnostics, system-specific equipment, and standard and specialized tools to locate and repair faults.

The position also involves evaluating test data and recurring failures, recommending or initiating technical and software changes, coordinating with engineers and technicians, and providing practical technical assistance. The mechanic trains other personnel, participates in readiness evaluations and exercises, follows safety and security requirements, and may perform additional duties such as firefighting, rescue, security, snow removal, or equipment and facility maintenance. Irregular or overtime hours may be required to support operational needs or contingencies.

Requirements

• Minnesota Air National Guard membership is required; applicants not currently members must be eligible for immediate membership or appointment.
• Must be assigned to a compatible military position and maintain satisfactory Minnesota Air National Guard membership; military grade must be E3 (Amn) through E7 (MSgt).
• Must wear the military uniform and obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements, including a background investigation.
• Must demonstrate experience or training in installing, modifying, overhauling, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, aligning, calibrating, and rebuilding multi-system avionics complexes.
• For WG-13 and above, must demonstrate the ability to repair, overhaul, rebuild, align, and adjust complete, highly integrated multisystems and understand how major units and subsystems function and interact.
• Must be able to determine a proper sequence of operations to pinpoint malfunctions and isolate faults in complex integrated systems.
• Must have extensive practical knowledge of electromagnetic propagation, electronic circuits, computer theory, hydraulic or pneumatic control and power systems, and related system applications.
• Must have broad knowledge of interactions among closely integrated systems and mathematics, including trigonometry.
• Must be able to interpret drawings for complex multisystem aircraft electronics and determine repair methods for interconnected systems.
• Must be able to perform on-equipment or off-equipment maintenance on assigned integrated electronic systems, including applicable flight-control, instrument, inertial-navigation, or radar-navigation systems.
• Must be able to collect and analyze data, interpret procedures and directives, communicate clearly, and establish effective professional working relationships.
• Must complete Air Force Seven Skill Level Technical Training School, hold a compatible Seven Skill Level AFSC, and complete at least one military professional education course program.
• Applicants must document education and experience claims; resumes must include complete employment dates and work schedules or hours per week.
• May be required to complete a probationary period and a technician pre-employment physical for applicable occupational series.
• Irregular and/or overtime hours may be required, including work outside the normal duty day.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, test, inspect, troubleshoot, disassemble, modify or repair, and reassemble test stations, ECM pods, and associated peripherals.
• Use technical publications, schematics, diagrams, program documentation, computer diagnostics, and specialized test equipment to identify and isolate malfunctions.
• Remove and replace electronic components, assemblies, subassemblies, and parts using hand tools, soldering equipment, and electronic instruments.
• Modify and update avionics pods, support equipment, and support software in accordance with technical publications.
• Analyze program data and recurring malfunctions or software deficiencies; identify testing gaps and initiate corrective action through deficiency reports, proposed modifications, or repair and program recommendations.
• Connect test equipment to aircraft systems or pods to maintain and repair pods and line replaceable units in avionics systems.
• Determine whether a failure is in the unit under test, pod, test station, or test program; repair affected hardware and perform operational tests, or report program problems to engineers or AFLC.
• Ensure compatibility among equipment, extenders, and interfaces.
• Work with engineers and technicians to develop or modify software, interfaces, extender equipment, and test equipment; validate technical data and initiate technical data changes.
• Recommend more economical or thorough testing methods and provide technical assistance concerning test station assemblies, interfaces, extenders, and procedures.
• Provide hands-on training and on-the-job instruction to personnel repairing test equipment, line replaceable units, and integrated aircraft systems.
• Prepare for and participate in readiness evaluations, inspections, and mobility or command support exercises.
• Comply with safety, fire, security, and housekeeping regulations and ensure material and equipment are properly stored, protected, and maintained.
• Perform other duties as assigned, which may include firefighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue, security guard duties, snow removal, munitions handling, heavy equipment operation, and facility or equipment maintenance.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed